{"id":150,"date":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/ponoka\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2023-05-01T01:43:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T01:43:16","slug":"apply-for-a-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/alberta\/ponoka\/apply-for-a-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for a Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

\n\t\tKidSport Ponoka\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tAPPLY FOR A GRANT\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tStart your application here. Scroll down to learn more about our program and get answers to all of your questions.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY ONLINE NOW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tWhat is a Grant?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

KidSport provides grants to families who face financial barriers so kids can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Ponoka provides grants towards sport registration fees of up to $250 per eligible child, per year (January 1st – December 31st).<\/p>\n

Do you need equipment in order to play?<\/h5>\n

Please let us know and we can make a referral to a partner agency. KidSport grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees only. Travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t

Eligibility Requirements<\/h3>\n\t

KidSport Ponoka uses Stats Canada’s annual Low Income Cut Off (LICO) +30% to determine financial eligibility for grants provided through the Provincial Fund.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to ponoka@kidsport.ab.ca.<\/p>\n\t

How Do I Apply?<\/h3>\n\t

Find a sport program your kid would like to join and sign up. Let the program’s administrators know you will be applying for KidSport funding.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Click here<\/a> to find your local KidSport Chapter, or see if you are covered by the provincial fund<\/li>\n
  2. Apply online or use the paper application form – be sure to complete all sections of the application, as incomplete applications take much longer to process, and can cause delays in receiving your grant.<\/li>\n
  3. Your completed application will be processed within 30 days of being received. If you qualify for KidSport funding, the grant will be sent directly to the sport program your kid has signed up for.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You can submit a paper application by mail, fax or e-mail:<\/p>\n \n

    PO Box 4115
    \nPonoka, Alberta
    \nT4J 1R5<\/p>\n \n \n <\/span>\n \n \n     Ponoka@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a>\n \n

    \n\t\tApply Now\n\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY ONLINE NOW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

    Or, send us a paper application:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPAPER APPLICATION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

    \n\t\tNeed Some Help?\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

    We’re always happy to answer your questions – please send an email with your question to \n Ponoka@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a>\n or watch the video below to learn how to apply!<\/p>\n\t\n

    \n\t\tCOMMON Questions\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\tHow does KidSport help?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    KidSport Ponoka gives grants to families to help remove financial barriers to sport. KidSport grants help cover the cost of registration fees, So ALL Kids Can Play!<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat does a KidSport grant cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    KidSport grants cover the cost of sport registration fees for qualified families. Grants are intended to remove financial barriers to sport programs, and so cannot be applied to equipment, transportation, or tournament fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat sports are eligible?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    KidSport Ponoka provides support for kids registered in programs that provide a sustained sport experience (6+ weeks in duration), are taught by qualified instructors, and meet Sport Canada’s definition of a sport. Sport Canada defines a sport as an activity that involves two or more participants engaging in a competition. It involves formal rules and procedures, and requires tactics and strategies, neuromuscular skills and a high degree of difficulty, risk and effort. Programs that are required in order to attain a competitive level (i.e. swim lessons) are also eligible for funding. Transportation costs, competition fees, and equipment fees are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat communities are covered by KidSport Ponoka?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    Ponoka County (Ponoka, Rimbey, Parkland Beach, Bluffton, Hoadley, Leedale)<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhen is the deadline to apply?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    You must register your kid in a sports program prior to applying for KidSport funding. Each program is different, but many do require that KidSport funding be received prior to the program’s start date. You should apply for a KidSport grant as soon as possible after your kid has been registered, as it can sometimes take up to 30 days for applications to be processed.<\/p>\n

    KidSport grants cannot be applied to programs that have already ended.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow will I know if the application has been approved?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    If you have applied online, you will be sent an automatic, system-generated email with your approval information.<\/p>\n

    If you have applied offline (in-person, through an emailed PDF form, or through a printed form), you must include your email address in order to receive confirmation of your approval.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow do I demonstrate financial eligibility?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\tIn order to verify your financial situation, we require one of the following documents:
    \nNotice of Assessment, Proof of Income Statement, Canada Child Benefit Notice, or 3 most recent consecutive pay stubs for all adults in the household.\n

    Your Proof of Income Statement can be accessed through CRA My Account<\/a>. We strongly recommend this option, as it is free, and the fastest way to obtain your statement.<\/p>\n

    You may also request your statement by mail.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat if the child lives outside of the area we cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    If your family lives outside of the area we cover, you can apply to the KidSport Provincial Fund. The provincial fund works like a big chapter, and covers all communities that do not already have a KidSport chapter.<\/p>\n\t\t\tIs my information kept private and confidential?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

    Yes, all your personal information will be stored securely and destroyed once appropriate. Our online application system is secure and trustworthy. KidSport and our partners will never sell or share your personal data.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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